Senior Network Engineer

About the role

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for leading the design and planning of complex network communication systems, developing future state network strategies, conducting cost/benefit analyses, evaluating new communication technologies, and overseeing network enhancements and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and planning of complex network communication systems, producing detailed schematics and architectural documentation to support enterprise-wide modernization initiatives.
• Develop future state network strategies that account for capacity planning, mission growth, emerging technologies, and DIA operational requirements.
• Conduct in-depth cost/benefit analyses for hardware and software solutions, evaluating performance, lifecycle requirements, and long-term operational impacts.
• Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capability, resilience, and efficiency.
• Lead the testing of network designs including performance validation, interoperability testing, and engineering risk assessments.
• Serve as a senior technical authority for approving significant network changes and modernization efforts.
• Maintain broad technical expertise across network systems, including routers, firewalls, multiplexers, bridges, gateways, and associated network hardware and interconnections.
• Support secure integration efforts across multiple vendors, platforms, and classified technology stacks.
• May be assigned responsibility for managing systems administration functions and associated technical staff.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development, skill enhancement, and knowledge growth.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
• BS, 12-15 years of relevant experience; MS, 10-13 years; PhD, 10+ years
• One or more of the following DoD 8570/SP-ARC-002 certifications: Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, CND
• One or more of the following network certifications: Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Security, Juniper JNCIP, Aruba Certified Professional, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE 4+
• Demonstrated mastery in network engineering within secure or classified government environments.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Pay

Target salary range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00.

Schedule

Non-standard shift

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Varies
Noise level: Low
Amount of Travel: 20%

Physical Demands

• Regularly use hands to grip, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Stand; walk; sit; climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).

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WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance
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